. >> the cease-fire means israel will stop targeting militant leaders, and palestine will stop rocket and border attacks. many fear the cease-fire is only a band-aid on an already open wound. research after 20 hours -- >> reporter: hillary clinton killed the cease-fire the first step. >> we have to focus on reaching a durable outcome that promotes regional security, and establishes the security, dignity and legitimate aspirations of palestinians and israelis alike. >> reporter: after 24 hours meeting tomorrow at 9:00 pm, they'll begin to explore exactly how to carry out the demands of the palestinian people so that god willing, the killing and aggression against gaza ends. >> if the rockets and the missiles from gaza stop, it would be over. >> reporter: doctor andy david, the consul general of israel in san francisco remains cautiously optimistic about how long the cease-fire will actually last. if hamas still has rockets and missiles. >> when they still have them, they might use them. >> reporter: just this clear, the u.s. has given over $3 billion to israel to help promote peace. wi